Riot in New York Ends in Military Suppression
The combined military and police forces quashed the riot as authorities moved quickly. Ringleaders were arrested for trial while the city praised prompt action and public order. Observers note stronger, swifter measures than in Montreal. Mayor Woodhull proclaimed to maintain peace and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
New York
Woodhull
United States
Macready
Boston
California
San Francisco
Panama
Sonora
Vera Cruz
National Bridge
Cincinnati
New York Tribune
Annexation of the Punjaub ends Sikh rule in India
Dispatches from Bombay dated April 17 in London report the Lahore durbar proclaiming the Punjaub annexed and Dhuleep Singh abdicated. British resolve to subdue resistance is stated, with punishments and confiscations, promises of tolerance, and a May day thanksgiving. Sir Walter Gilbert and Lord Gough receive posts and farewells as Canton unrest rises in Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
British-American League
Allan M‘nab
England
Lord Elgin
Canada
Bombay
London
Lahore
Walter Gilbert
Dost Mohammed
Peshawar
Affghan
Attock
Khyber Pass
Sir Walter
Dalhousie
Dhuleep Singh
Hawk
Durbar
Ranjeet Singh
India
Government of India
Punjaab
Maharajah
Sirdara
Punjaub
H. M. Extortt
Poonah
James Abbot
Hazareh
Taylor
Brunnoo
Herbert
Lord Gough
W. Cotton
C. Napier
Moolran
Heryrave
Narrain Singh
Anderson
Agnew
Hong Kong
Canton
Bonham
Leu
da Costa
Dwyer
Man Poisoned By His Wife In Nuneaton
Thomas Ball died after a dispute over his wife Mary's alleged infidelity. Police found arsenic in his stomach after a post mortem. A coroner's inquest was held, with Ball's wife and another woman linked to purchasing arsenic. The case was adjourned for further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ball
Nuneaton
Mary
Sushcion
Kiffe
Greenwich
Stepney
Chalkarm
Battersea
Wandsworth
British Museum and
National Gallery
Tower
United Service Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
College of Surgeons
CuzsTer
Rosson
House of Commons
London
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